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Explainer: US President Donald Trump is trying to end birthright citizenship status in the US. Is what he is attempting constitutional?
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Justices to weigh Donald Trump move on birthright citizenship | The Jerusalem Post

It can be assumed that the administration is not seeking to change the 14th Amendment's text, but rather to set a new precedent for its interpretation and enforcement.

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December 7, 2025 at 8:10 PM

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A suspected murder of a human rights lawyer, disappearing activists, and new arrests tied to hijab enforcement highlight Iran’s deepening campaign against dissent, while citizens push back with mounting street protests, public defiance.
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Iran keeps up dissent crackdown with deaths, disappearances | The Jerusalem Post

If the people cannot be persuaded to fear, then they will be forced to, is the mentality behind the ayatollahs’ rule. The result is intimidation, but there is backlash amongst ordinary Iranians.

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December 7, 2025 at 7:35 PM

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Analysis: Merz's visit highlights the new strategic interdependence with Israel, strained by the Gaza war but cemented by the Arrow 3 missile deployment. Germany remains Israel's key EU bulwark against sanctions and isolation. @HerbKeinon
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Merz visit highlights Germany-Israel bond | The Jerusalem Post

Notably, Germany opposed various sanctions proposals in the EU. It is one of the few countries Israel can count on to at least abstain from one-sided UN General Assembly resolutions.

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December 7, 2025 at 7:18 PM

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Opinion: The same government that accused Israel of “genocide” and “forcible displacement” at the ICC is now shutting its own doors on Palestinians.
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Hypocrisy? South Africa shuts its door on Palestinians it claims to defend - opinion

The same government that accuses Israel of “genocide” and “forcible displacement” at the International Court of Justice is now shutting its own doors on Palestinians.

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December 7, 2025 at 6:56 PM

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Conservative politicians press the UK government to deport foreign students involved in antisemitic harassment on campus.
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Tory MPs urge deportation of antisemitic foreign students | The Jerusalem Post

In a letter written to Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson, politicians raised concerns about rising antisemitism on university campuses.

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December 7, 2025 at 6:41 PM

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Opinion: Why do many seniors hide their age? A risk of age discrimination in the workplace calls for experts to adopt a "pro-aging" stance.
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'Third age': To tell or not to tell, that is the question | The Jerusalem Post

Was ageism, with its negative stereotypes and pressure to remain youthful, so embedded in her mindset that not mentioning her age had become a habit of avoiding judgment?

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December 7, 2025 at 6:37 PM

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Analysis: Netanyahu and Katz have shifted from embracing Zamir to undermining him as part of reshaping the IDF, freezing key appointments, and curtailing his professional independence. The clash is now a fight over the army's identity.
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IDF identity struggle grows between Benjamin Netanyahu, Katz, Eyal Zamir | The Jerusalem Post

What began as a political alliance has evolved into a deeper fight over control of the IDF, with Netanyahu and Katz pushing changes Zamir views as overreach.

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December 7, 2025 at 6:34 PM

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Bereaved families and a wounded soldier call for equal conscription as lawmakers debate a haredi draft bill facing broad coalition and opposition pushback.
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Wounded reservist speaks on urgency of haredi draft law | The Jerusalem Post

The soldier and bereaved families spoke on the necessity of equal conscription amid the IDF's manpower shortage.

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December 7, 2025 at 6:24 PM

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Qatari PM says Qatar will not fund Gaza’s reconstruction, citing “double standards” and rejecting relocation of Gazans.
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PM: Qatar will not pay for Gaza reconstruction | The Jerusalem Post

In an interview with Tucker Carlson at The Doha Forum, Qatari Prime Minister Al Thani discussed Gaza reconstruction and plans for the region's future.

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December 7, 2025 at 6:03 PM

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A Palestinian visual artist and filmmaker who seemingly praised the October 7 Hamas attack was selected to design the biggest and most visible space in Oslo’s new Government Quarter, which will open in 2026.
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Palestinian artist who celebrated Oct 7 to decorate Norway's new gov't building

Palestinian artist Jumana Manna claimed that "upon hearing early news that Hamas militants breached the barrier surrounding the Gaza Strip, I shared a few stories on my Instagram page."

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December 7, 2025 at 5:52 PM

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The Supreme Court, in a rare seven-justice panel, ruled that non-Jewish children do not automatically receive Israeli citizenship just because their parents immigrated under the Law of Return.
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Supreme Court bill: No automatic citizenship for non-Jewish children of Law of Return immigrants

Last June, the Supreme Court said yes. Now, in this expanded rehearing, the court has said no.

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December 7, 2025 at 5:37 PM

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Opinion: Older adults urged to use "third age" for innovation and service. Retiree David Geffen says time is a "special present," advising readers to volunteer, reconnect with friends, and pursue new creative talents. "The magic happens outside your comfort zone."
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Older folks, use your new time wisely: It’s a special present, make it magical - opinion

'The laughter of the past is the melody that carries us forward,' has challenged me when I have been hesitant to fill my days with newness Similarly, 'If not now, when?' has real potential.

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December 7, 2025 at 5:33 PM

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Former IDF chief of staff Gadi Eisenkot called for a state commission of inquiry into the events of October 7, as he marked two years since his son, Gal, was killed in battle in Gaza.
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Gadi Eisenkot marks two years since loss of son in Gaza | The Jerusalem Post

“I want to channel the loss into something positive, into a place of being worthy, to carry forward their path,” Eisenkot said at the ceremony.

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December 7, 2025 at 5:29 PM

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IDF chief Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir defined Gaza’s Yellow Line as the new border line and the army’s forward defensive posture, saying Hamas will not rebuild, and that the mission continues until the final hostage, Ran Gvili's remains, return.
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IDF's Eyal Zamir: ‘Yellow Line’ is new Gaza border | The Jerusalem Post

We will not allow Hamas to reestablish itself. We have operational control over extensive parts of the Gaza Strip, and we will remain on those defense lines," Zamir said.

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December 7, 2025 at 5:27 PM

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The Air Force announced that it has sent 15 pilot cadets to military jail for periods of three to six days for potential security leaks.
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Israeli Air Force cadets jailed after hotel visit raises security concern | The Jerusalem Post

Many of the pilot cadets hosted visitors, including significant others, at the hotel in violation of the rules, including drinking alcohol, creating a risk of leaking classified information.

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December 7, 2025 at 5:12 PM

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The Supreme Court, in a rare seven-justice panel, ruled that non-Jewish minor children do not automatically receive Israeli citizenship just because their parents immigrated under the Law of Return.
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Supreme Court bill: No automatic citizenship for non-Jewish children of Law of Return immigrants

Last June, the Supreme Court said yes. Now, in this expanded rehearing, the court has said no.

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December 7, 2025 at 4:47 PM

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The Knesset’s Constitution, Law, and Justice Committee is set to continue debates on several bills proposing to change how the attorney-general operates.
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What's behind bills to 'split' A-G role - and will it change Israel's legal governance? - explainer

Critics say Israel’s system lacks the structural safeguards that would prevent a weakened oversight of government actions under a divided A-G role.

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December 7, 2025 at 4:41 PM

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At 87, Israeli Rina Schenfeld continues to discover new forms, proving that an artist’s instrument, with time, does not depreciate and continues to resonate.
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A spotlight on 87-year-old Israeli Rina Schenfeld | The Jerusalem Post

At 87, Israeli Rina Schenfeld continues to discover new forms, proving that an artist’s instrument, with time, does not depreciate and continues to resonate.

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December 7, 2025 at 4:31 PM

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Former hostage Bar Kupershtein's car was broken into and his phone stolen, he said in an Instagram video, contrasting the theft with his months in Hamas captivity, saying he is grateful to deal with this instead of Gaza's terror tunnels.
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Ex-hostage Bar Kupershtein shares video after car break in | The Jerusalem Post

"I woke up, went to my car, and found out that it had been broken into," Kupershtein said.

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December 7, 2025 at 4:30 PM

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The IDF and Shin Bet say documents reveal an Iran-directed Hamas financing network operating from Turkey, using Gazan money changers to store and transfer large sums, Col. Adraee announced, identifying three key figures.
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IDF uncovers Iran-run Hamas network in Turkey | The Jerusalem Post

Hamas, with the support of Iran, continues to "push forward terrorist plots against Israel and is trying to rebuild its capabilities, including outside of the Gaza Strip," Adraee stated.

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December 7, 2025 at 4:19 PM

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New Costa Rica diplomatic-status office in Jerusalem announced as Israel and Costa Rica prepare to sign a free trade agreement.
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Costa Rica to open diplomatic-status office in Jerusalem | The Jerusalem Post

The move comes as Israel and Costa Rica prepare to sign a free trade agreement this week, with Economy Minister Nir Barkat and Minister Tovar set to attend the ceremony.

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December 7, 2025 at 4:08 PM

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Hamas has begun its search for the remains of slain hostage Ran Gvili in Gaza.
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Hamas begins searching in Gaza City to locate remains of final hostage Ran Gvili

N12 News reported on Friday that Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad know how to find Gvili’s body to return it to Israel.

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December 7, 2025 at 3:50 PM

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Report: Washington is working to revive direct Netanyahu–Sisi talks, with officials describing a strategic gas deal and renewed economic diplomacy as crucial steps.
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America pushing for Netanyahu–Sisi meeting | The Jerusalem Post

The two leaders have not officially met since before the start of the Israel-Hamas War.

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December 7, 2025 at 3:41 PM

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Opinion: "65 is the new 40!" Age is just a number, but experience defines us. This "third ager," still raising pre-teen twins & navigating life, argues that active engagement and wisdom matter far more than the chronological label.
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